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November 4, 1986 VA · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Bill Branch Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

GETTING DOWN ON3ONE KNEE ROCK FELL FROM ROOF HIT RIGHT LEG ROCK 8'TO 10" LONG 6'WIDE 1 1/2' THICK.

August 16, 1986 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Bill Branch Coal Company Inc · Accident type, without injuries

APPROX 20X30 SL3CKED SIDED SLIP LAYING ACROSS THE INTERSECTION WAS TURNED LOOSE FROM THE MAIN TOP WHEN THE BREAK WAS CUT THRU APPROX 8 FT HIGH AT THE PEAK INTERSECTION WAS BOLTED WITH 4 FT RE RESIN BOLTS 3

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